We are calling on all developers to create innovative commercial and industrial solutions on the DJI industrial drone platform. Using DJI’s powerful Software Development Kit (SDK), you will demonstrate the value of your concept and its potential to redefine industry practices.

This hackathon is NOT about building DIY (do-it-yourself) drones. Multiple drone platforms for your use and expert help on SDK will be available during the hackathon.

Hackadrone 2018 is open to start-ups, independent software programmers, developers, senior IT professionals, and technology students.

TIMELINE

Registrations and submission of ideas

Nov 13-Jan 10

Jan 17- 2018

Level 1 results to be announced

Submission of detailed solutions

Jan 18-Jan 21

Jan 25 2018

Level 2 finalists to be announced

Hackadrone 2018

Feb 5-9 2018

Feb 9 2018

Final day and Awards

Guidelines

Hackadrone is about software application development (not hardware) using DJI’s drone platforms and DJI’s SDK (Software Development Kit)

Participants are expected to choose the optimal DJI drone platform for their solution and study the appropriate DJI SDK for development.

Hackadrone is neither about building DIY (do-it-yourself) drones, nor is a recreational/hobby flying competition.

Participating teams should have a maximum of three members with complementary skills to develop and demonstrate their solution.

All DJI drone platforms that are chosen will be made available by Cyient during the event.

Intellectual property related to the idea/solution remains with the contestants.

If participating teams would like a laptop provided, they should request it at the time of registration.

Accommodation, boarding, lodging, and travel expenses for the invited teams will be borne by Cyient.

The participants should be able to travel to the Cyient campus in Hyderabad, and be available from February 5th through the 9th to develop and demonstrate their solution.

Themes

Utilities | Telecom

Energy & Natural Resources

Smart Cities | Geospatial

Security

Transportation

Agriculture

Others

Judging Criteria

While evaluating the ideas, the judges will consider the following:

UNIQUENESS

SCALABILITY

DEMONSTRABILITY

DJI UAV Platforms

UAV platforms, development kits, and corresponding accessories such as replacement propellers and arms, will be made available to the teams. DJI will keep their SDKs open, and it is highly recommended that teams review and understand the platform capabilities. Study DJI’s SDKs and be well versed on the UAV technology as participants are expected to program, develop custom applications on drones, and demonstrate their solution at Hackadrone 2018. During registration, participants will have to choose the desired platform on which they would like to work during the hackathon. Information regarding the SDKs can be accessed at http://developer.dji.com/.

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